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Tag: 1997

Maximum Security (1996) & Inferno (1997): Fred, Prime and 101 Too Part II

He tried not to go all Fred Olen Ray crazy again, he really did. But when Matty noticed that 101 Films had quietly made two more of the B-movie maestro’s Royal Oaks actioners available to stream on Prime UK, he just couldn’t help himself.… Read More Maximum Security (1996) & Inferno (1997): Fred, Prime and 101 Too Part II

November 6, 2021July 27, 2022 Matty Budrewicz7 Comments

Hump Day: The Hunchback (1997)

Hell’s bells! Matty can’t look away from Peter Medak’s car crash adaptation of a literary classic. … Read More Hump Day: The Hunchback (1997)

September 29, 2021June 15, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

2 Cool For School: Demolition High (1996) & Demolition University (1997)

Matty looks back at Jim Wynorski’s nifty, Corey Haim-starring action flicks. … Read More 2 Cool For School: Demolition High (1996) & Demolition University (1997)

July 9, 2021May 22, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Shooter (1997): Ray Out West

Matty saddles up with one of very best Fred Olen Ray flicks.… Read More The Shooter (1997): Ray Out West

July 1, 2021May 22, 2022 Matty Budrewicz6 Comments

Setting Yourself Up: The Big Fall (1997)

Bungeeing with Bogey. Dave speaks to screenwriter William Applegate about the time PM Entertainment made a neo-noir. Not that they knew much about it…… Read More Setting Yourself Up: The Big Fall (1997)

April 15, 2021July 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Crazy Six (1997): Strung Out, Pyun-Style

Matty cautiously praises Albert Pyun’s arty crime caper.… Read More Crazy Six (1997): Strung Out, Pyun-Style

January 25, 2021September 17, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s time behind bars (so to speak). … Read More Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

December 18, 2020June 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Blueprint – Absolution: The Journey (1997)

Matty contemplates this robust sci-fi flick’s place within David DeCoteau’s canon.… Read More The Blueprint – Absolution: The Journey (1997)

July 13, 2020July 7, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Art Attack! David DeCoteau’s Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)

Matty talks the cult auteur’s joyous B&W rom-com and ponders the link between artists and their art.… Read More Art Attack! David DeCoteau’s Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)

June 27, 2020December 15, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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